Sarah Chen

Two rescued after falling into abandoned mine shaft near Quartzsite

Two people were pulled from an abandoned shaft near Quartzsite after one fell about 135 feet total, underscoring the desert’s hidden mine hazards.

Key West mixology class blends cocktails, chemistry and island history

At 291 Front St., Key West mixology turns cocktails into history lessons, with Brad Rouge using the island’s past to shape a signature visitor experience.

Apr 20, 2026·6 min read

4.7 earthquake shakes waters offshore of Eureka, no damage reported

A shallow 4.7 quake struck 57 km west of Petrolia before dawn, after smaller offshore jolts near Fortuna. No damage reports had surfaced in Humboldt County.

Eureka police decoy operation finds no alcohol sales violations at 20 businesses

Eureka police found zero alcohol sales violations in a decoy sweep of 20 businesses, a sharp turn from last year’s two citations. The result shows retailers may be tightening ID checks ahead of prom season.

Coastal flood advisory issued for northern Humboldt beaches and low-lying roads

Jackson Ranch Road and King Salmon roads were the first trouble spots as tide levels neared 9 feet at Humboldt Bay North Spit before dawn.

Starkville-born Eva Sandoval remembered for lifelong community roots

Born in Starkville and rooted in Raton, Eva Sandoval moved through school, church, work and business, leaving a wide family legacy.

Trinidad weekend features Spring Market, Relay For Life bowling tournament

Spring Market filled Mt. Carmel with crafts, café food and vendors Saturday morning, then Relay For Life bowling kept Trinidad Lanes busy that afternoon.

Traverse City startup week spotlights AI, bluetech, and innovation

Ben Marchionna opens a Traverse City startup week built around AI and bluetech, with pitch sessions, a women-in-tech meetup, and a wrap party on Old Mission Peninsula.

ABC suspends Pura Vida permits after Greensboro raid, drugs, guns found

ALE found cocaine, meth, guns and cash at Pura Vida on South Elm Street, then ABC suspended its permits, shaking downtown Greensboro nightlife.

Greensboro Farmers Curb Market shifts weekday hours to Tuesday evenings

Tuesday evenings now replace Wednesday mornings at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, opening the downtown-adjacent market to parents, commuters and shift workers after 4 p.m.

Pine Level volunteer firefighters’ new medical gear helps save life

New AEDs and medical bags from a $33,000 town grant were used in a real emergency and helped save a life in Pine Level.

Prattville friends turn home repairs into River Region business

A Prattville home with overgrown grass and structural problems sold in two weeks as two lifelong friends turned side jobs into River Region Home Buyers.

Gallup to host New Mexico InterChurch Holiness Convention April 21-22

Gallup’s Free Trinity Navajo Mission will host two nights of preaching and music as the New Mexico InterChurch Holiness Convention brings Wesleyan-Holiness churches together on Highway 491.

Wake County video game slump hits Epic layoffs, Wake Tech programs

Epic's layoff of more than 1,000 workers in Cary rattled Wake Tech’s game-development pipeline, where students train for jobs at the studio and its Triangle rivals.

Millions of acid-spraying ants overrun Wendell Park, prompt research response

Millions of acid-spraying ants have spread through Wendell Park’s parking lots, fields and disc golf holes, pushing the town into a 30-week NC State study.

Warren, Lee launch probe into reported United-American merger talks

Warren and Lee opened a bipartisan probe into a proposed United-American tie-up that could reshape fares, fees and airport access for 405 million passengers.

Fermi co-founder exits as Texas AI campus struggles to secure tenants

Toby Neugebauer’s exit sent Fermi shares tumbling again, exposing how little of the Amarillo AI campus has been locked in beyond the pitch.

Health

Trump orders faster psychedelic research, access for mental illness treatment

Trump moved to speed psychedelic research and patient access, but not legalization, betting $50 million and federal review can turn ibogaine into a mental-health treatment.

Entertainment

Emily Saliers reveals incurable disorders will alter Indigo Girls vocals

Emily Saliers said two incurable movement disorders will change the sound of her voice, just days before the Indigo Girls launch a new tour.

Sports

Bournemouth agree Marco Rose appointment after Andoni Iraola exit announcement

Bournemouth moved quickly to protect Andoni Iraola’s legacy, agreeing a three-year deal with Marco Rose before the Spaniard even left Vitality Stadium.